Beloved, we live in a time of abundance—and yet, we see so much poverty.
Our country has billionaires whose wealth can feed millions, but many of our neighbors go to bed hungry.
Hundreds of billions of pesos are locked away—sitting in vaults, foreign banks, and luxury assets—while our communities cry out for livelihood, education, and decent healthcare.
You may ask: How can a nation so rich in resources have people so poor in daily bread?
My answer is this: Because the blessings of God are no longer flowing—they are being hoarded by a few.
And when wealth ceases to flow, it ceases to serve.
That, my friends, is the sin of hoarding.
I. THE FLOW OF BLESSING AND GOD’S DESIGN
God created the world in cycles of giving and receiving.
Rain falls to water the earth, the rivers flow into the sea, and life is sustained when what is received is shared and passed on.
The same is true in our economy. When wealth circulates—through fair wages, honest trade, and generous giving—communities thrive.
But when wealth is hoarded, the flow of blessing stops. Like water that stagnates, it begins to stink and breed corruption.
“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” — Psalm 24:1
We are not owners but stewards. And when a steward keeps what belongs to God’s people, that steward sins against both God and neighbor.
II. THE SPIRITUAL DISEASE OF HOARDING
Hoarding is not merely an economic problem; it is a spiritual disease. It is driven by two forces: fear and greed.
Fear says: “If I give, I might lose.”
Greed says: “What’s mine is mine forever.”
But Jesus says otherwise: “Give, and it will be given to you.” — Luke 6:38
Hoarding wealth reflects a lack of trust in God’s provision. It replaces faith with control. It replaces generosity with selfishness.
When money becomes our master, we lose sight of the Master Himself.
The Scripture reminds us: “You cannot serve both God and Money.” — Matthew 6:24
III. THE SOCIAL COST OF HOARDING
Let’s bring this closer to home.
When wealth is hoarded by a few, the whole community suffers:
Local businesses die. When people have little to spend, sari-sari stores close, and tricycle drivers lose income.
Families are broken. Parents leave to work abroad because local jobs are scarce.
Public services decline. When the rich evade taxes, schools and hospitals remain underfunded.
This is not the economy of God’s Kingdom—it is the empire of Mammon. It is an unjust system where greed starves the many while feeding the few.
We return to the Scripture and what it says about this: “Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker.” — Proverbs 14:31
In God’s economy, wealth is meant to empower, not enslave.
IV. THE CALL TO RELEASE AND RESTORE
The good news is this: the Gospel breaks the chains of greed. Jesus came to set us free—not just from sin, but from selfishness.
He calls us to release what we hoard and restore what has been withheld. To use our resources—whatever they may be—to uplift others and glorify God.
Let’s remember the early Church in Acts 4:32:
“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.”
Because of that, “there was no needy person among them.”
Imagine if the same spirit filled our communities today—how different our villages, towns, and nation would be!
V. CONCLUSION: THE KINGDOM CURRENCY
Brothers and sisters, the true currency in the Kingdom of God is not gold, but grace. Not what we keep, but what we give defines our worth before God.
If we want revival in our land, it must begin not in the stock market but in the heart. When the rich release, the poor rise.
The truth is this: When generosity replaces greed, justice flows like a river. Amos, the prophet, declares this: “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” — Amos 5:24
VI. CLOSING APPEAL
Beloved, let us examine our hearts.
Have we been hoarding what God entrusted to us?
Have we withheld our time, our treasure, our talents from those in need?
Today, the Lord invites us to open our hands once again—to let His blessings flow through us. Because when wealth flows, life grows.
Let us pray.
Lord of abundance and justice, we confess that we have often kept what was meant to be shared.
Forgive us for our fear and our greed. Teach us to trust in Your provision and to live with open hands.
May our homes, our churches, and our communities reflect Your Kingdom—where generosity overflows and no one is left behind. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
